What prompted Modi to more strictly regulate AI-generated content in the 2024 Indian general election?

The claims made in the text about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to more strictly regulate AI-generated content in the 2024 Indian general election are accurate. The Indian government, led by Modi, has indeed taken steps to regulate AI-generated content due to concerns over misinformation and the integrity of the electoral process. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued an advisory requiring tech companies to seek government approval before launching new generative AI tools, especially those deemed "unreliable" or "under-tested" Al Jazeera. This move came after incidents where AI tools generated controversial responses, such as Google’s Gemini labeling Modi with terms associated with fascism, which led to backlash and accusations of bias. Critics argue that these regulations could stifle innovation and free speech, drawing parallels to the restrictive "licence raj" era. However, supporters believe that government intervention is necessary to prevent the spread of misinformation and ensure the reliability of AI tools during the election period. The advisory has sparked a debate on balancing regulation with innovation, with some experts suggesting alternative approaches like creating a sandbox environment for testing AI solutions BBC.